Only in today's sick society can a man be persecuted for reading too many books.”
― Markus Zusak, I Am the Messenger
― Markus Zusak, I Am the Messenger
"I am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak tells the story of a young man challenged by an unknown benefactor to become a better person by helping those around him. Through a series of assignments given to him on the aces from a deck of playing cards, Ed Kennedy learns to face his fears. He is able to rise above his feelings of incompetence as he helps others in areas where they need the help the most.
This site will supply you with all the material we will use in class for I am the Messenger.
This site will supply you with all the material we will use in class for I am the Messenger.
Task 1
task_for_the_messenger_part_1.docx | |
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task_for_the_messenger_part_2_3.docx | |
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task_for_the_messenger_part_4_5.docx | |
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Messenger character quotes
Use the below document to label the relevant quotes that relate to our 5 major characters.
Use the below document to label the relevant quotes that relate to our 5 major characters.
messenger_essential_1.pptx | |
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character_quotes__1_.docx | |
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charac_dev_ed_the_messenger.docx | |
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Messenger tutorial powerpoint
This powerpoint covers all the techniques we will look at in class, plus the quotes and examples. Make sure to go through the powerpoint and ensure you understand what each technique does.
This powerpoint covers all the techniques we will look at in class, plus the quotes and examples. Make sure to go through the powerpoint and ensure you understand what each technique does.
Themes / Issues and Symbols
messenger_essential_2.pptx | |
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issues_inl_the_messenger.docx | |
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messenger_essential_3.pptx | |
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Values and Attitudes
values_and_attitudes.doc | |
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DIARY ENTRY
Diary Entry/Journal
A diary is a personal record of things that have happened to the writer. It can also record the writer's thoughts or feelings.
Distinction between a diary entry and a journal
JOURNAL: More focus on the external, objective and factual.
DIARY: More emotional, exploring thoughts and feelings of a character.
Success Criteria
-Write in the first person 'I'
-Date at the top
-Clear paragraphs with topic sentences
-Give a clear sense of the writer's personality and explain their feelings and changing emotions
-Focus on key moments or incidents in their world
-Provide a sense of time and sequence (use time connectives: finally, afterwards, earlier, later that day...)
-Varied Punctuation
-Varied Sentence types
A diary is a personal record of things that have happened to the writer. It can also record the writer's thoughts or feelings.
Distinction between a diary entry and a journal
JOURNAL: More focus on the external, objective and factual.
DIARY: More emotional, exploring thoughts and feelings of a character.
Success Criteria
-Write in the first person 'I'
-Date at the top
-Clear paragraphs with topic sentences
-Give a clear sense of the writer's personality and explain their feelings and changing emotions
-Focus on key moments or incidents in their world
-Provide a sense of time and sequence (use time connectives: finally, afterwards, earlier, later that day...)
-Varied Punctuation
-Varied Sentence types